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Politics
Audio Released In Plane Crash Over DC That Trump Says 'Should Have Been Prevented'
President Donald Trump believes that Wednesday night's crash involving an American Airlines plane and black hawk over the Potomac River "should have been prevented." Trump took to Truth Social on Thursday with his take on the collision, questioning why it could not be avoided (scroll down for air traffic audio). "The airplane was on a perfect and routine line of approach to the airport," he posted. "The helicopter was going straight at the airplane for an extended period of time. "It is a CLEAR NIGHT, the lights on the plane were blazing, why didn’t the helicopter go up or down…
Police & Fire
U.S. Figure Skaters Among Dozens Believed Dead In DC Black Hawk, Plane Crash: Reports
Figure skaters, family members, and their coaches were among the 64 people believed dead in a crash between a military helicopter and American Airlines plane in Washington DC on Wednesday, Jan. 29, according to U.S. Figure Skating and rescue officials. At least 27 bodies had been recovered and officials said they did not believe there were any survivors in the crash near Reagan National Airport, Authorities have switched to a "recovery effort," with more than 300 responders battling frigid temps, wind, and icy waters for hours overnight, Fire and EMS Chief John A. Donnelly said o…
Weather
Timing Shifts For Storm Bringing Snow, Ice, Rain To Northeast
The projected timing has shifted for a massive, quick-moving coast-to-coast storm system that will bring a mix of snow, sleet, and rain to the East Coast. The system is now expected to arrive earlier than originally predicted, overnight Thursday, Jan. 30 into Friday, Jan. 31, according to the National Weather Service. "This storm will bring a large area of precipitation to the Northeast Thursday night through Friday, falling mainly as rain in most places," AccuWeather Meteorologist Nick Arman said. "However, as precipitation moves in during the early morning hours of Friday, areas in Pennsy…
Lifestyle
Alligators In Maryland? Prank Causes Stir Along Montgomery County Trail
Some prankster tried to stir up a situation in Montgomery County this week, but Maryland Park Police officials were quick to squash the tall tale. A sign warning: "DANGER DO NOT DISTURB THE ALLIGATORS" was found along the Sligo Creek Trail in Takoma Park, but it was quickly debunked by officials, who swiftly removed it. "Our alligators are not dead or sleeping," the sign states. "This time of year, alligators enter 'brumation,' the reptile version of hibernation. They may remain immobile for days, their metabolism slowed to the bare minimum. "But don't be fooled! They are easily startled, …
Business
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Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Jan. 29 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $69M Jackpot
The winning numbers have been announced for the Wednesday, Jan. 29 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $69 million with a $30.7 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Saturday, Feb 1. The winning numbers for Wednesday's drawing were 08-12-21-31-33-38 with a Powerball of 18 and the Power Play was 3X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 mil…
News
Helicopter Crashes Into Small Plane Mid-Air Over DC: Officials
A helicopter and small plane crashed mid-air, sending the plane into the Potomac River Wednesday night, Jan. 29 in Washington DC, officials confirmed. UPDATE: U.S. Figure Skaters Among Dozens Believed Dead In DC Black Hawk, Plane Crash: Reports American Airlines confirmed the 60-person plane was their flight from Wichita, Kansas. It was reportedly minutes from touching down at Reagan National Airport when the crash happened at 8:53 p.m., officials said. Breaking news: A military helicopter and a regional aircraft from Kansas collided near Reagan National Airport, drawing a large em…
News
Toxic Trio Convicted In HazMat Dumping Scheme Across Baltimore: Maryland AG
Three men have been convicted for illegally dumping hazardous chemicals across Baltimore, leaving leaking containers of toxic waste scattered in city streets, the Maryland Attorney General's Office announced. Anthony L. Simmons, 55, of Baltimore, Orlando D. Pagan, 39, of Elkridge, and Jeremy Scott Thompson, 33, of Baltimore, were found guilty of improperly disposing of controlled hazardous substances after a months-long investigation by state and local authorities. The case began in February 2023, when Baltimore City firefighters responded to two 911 calls and found multiple drums, bags, an…
Real Estate
Look Inside Brand-New Luxury Condos Coming To North Bethesda
Homebuyers in North Bethesda have a new upscale option as Tri Pointe Homes officially launches Northpark Lofts, a luxury condo community just steps from the bustling Pike & Rose district. The new development, located inside the Northpark community, is now open for sales, with prices starting in the low $800,000s. The Bellamy home design features between 2,535- and 2,550-square-feet of modern living space, including three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a spacious covered terrace, a private one-bay garage, a large great room, a pocket office, and dual walk-in closets in the primary suite…
Police & Fire
Family Loses Everything But Their Lives In Maryland House Fire
A devastating fire tore through a Howard County home over the weekend, leaving a family displaced and claiming the life of a beloved pet. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 25, Howard County Fire and Rescue crews responded to a blaze in the 2800 block of Belle Hollow Court. When firefighters arrived, flames had already spread from the deck to the main floor and up to the second story of the single-family home, a spokesperson for the agency said. The intense fire took crews from Howard, Frederick, Carroll, and Montgomery Counties approximately two and a half hours to fully extinguish.…
News
Fed Pauses Interest Rate Cuts Despite Trump's Push For Immediate Reduction
The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate in place, pausing further cuts and ignoring a demand by President Donald Trump to immediately drop rates. After three months of reductions, the Fed decided to keep the key interest rate target at 4.25 to 4.5 percent. The Fed announced the decision on Wednesday, Jan. 29, after its first meeting since President Trump returned to the White House. Chair Jerome Powell said the Fed is monitoring inflation and economic stability under the Trump administration. "We remain committed to supporting maximum employment, bringing inflation sustain…
News
Hunter Who Shot, Killed GF With Crossbow In Maryland Learns Prison Fate
A Cecil County man convicted of fatally shooting his live-in girlfriend with a crossbow inside their home has been sentenced to eight years in prison, officials announced. Jeffrey Allen Lander, 41, of Elkton, was handed the maximum sentence within Maryland’s standard guidelines for involuntary manslaughter on Tuesday, Jan. 28, following a jury conviction in November 2024. The jury acquitted him of second-degree murder and assault, but found him guilty of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment, according to the Cecil County State's Attorney's Office. The deadly incident ha…
Police & Fire
$2 Million Fire Destroys Maryland Farm Buildings, Equipment
A devastating fire tore through a Maryland farm Wednesday afternoon, reducing buildings, equipment, and vehicles to rubble in a blaze that caused an estimated $2 million in damages, officials said. The two-alarm fire broke out shortly after 12:25 p.m. on Jan. 29 at Calloway Family Farm, located on the 8300 block of Athol Road in Mardela Springs, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. The farm owner discovered the fire and alerted authorities, and by the time firefighters arrived, flames had already consumed much of the property. More than 50 firefighters from the Mard…
Traffic
64-Year-Old Woman Identified After Fatal Crash Into Tractor-Trailer In Maryland (
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A 64-year-old woman has been identified after she was killed in a crash involving a tractor-trailer in Washington County, police said. Hagerstown Police confirmed that Theresa Maria Poffenberger died after her SUV slammed into the back of a tractor-trailer at around 4 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at the intersection of Halfway Boulevard and I-81. According to investigators, Poffenberger was found unresponsive by first responders, who administered CPR before announcing her dead at the scene by paramedics. The driver of the tractor-trailer was uninjured. Investigators are working to dete…
Business
Engine Stall Risk Sparks Recall For 294K+ Honda, Acura Vehicles
Nearly 295,000 Honda and Acura vehicles are being recalled due to a software issue that could cause engines to lose power or stall, increasing crash risks, officials said. Honda, which also owns Acura, announced the recall in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 29. The 294,612 recalled vehicles include select 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type S, 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type S, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot models. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) could cause an engine to stall or a vehicle to lose power, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration s…
News
Missing Teen Found Dead In Maryland: Sheriff
A 19-year-old Maryland man who was reported missing last week has been found dead, authorities confirmed. Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 25000 block of Jones Wharf Road in Hollywood on Monday, Jan. 27, for an emergency medical services call. When they arrived, they discovered the body of Matthew Skye Keister, 19, of Hollywood, officials said. Keister had been reported missing on Sunday, Jan. 26, after last being seen a week earlier. His body was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore to be identified. Detect…
Police & Fire
Woman Pulled From Maryland Townhouse Fire Dies: Officials
A devastating townhouse fire in Oxon Hill claimed the life of an elderly woman Tuesday night, prompting fire officials to return to the area to provide free smoke alarms and fire safety education. Prince George’s County Fire and Rescue crews responded to the 6100 block of Brandyhall Court shortly before 7 p.m. on Jan. 28 after receiving reports of a fire. Upon arrival, officials say crews found flames showing from the second floor of a three-story, middle-unit townhouse. Firefighters quickly worked to extinguish the blaze, but an 84-year-old woman was found with critical injuries ins…
Traffic
Child Airlifted After Four-Vehicle Crash Involving School Bus In Maryland
Four vehicles, including a school bus, were involved in a crash that left a minor with serious injuries and shut down part of I-70 in Frederick County. A child was airlifted to an area trauma center after the multi-vehicle crash that shut down part of the interstate during the morning rush on Wednesday. The crash was reported just after 7:30 a.m. on Jan. 29 in the eastbound lanes of I-70 at Route 144 (mile marker 59). First responders arrived to find four vehicles involved, including a school bus, though there were no students were on board at the time of the crash. A pediatric pati…
Business
Frontier Proposes Another Airline Merger With Spirit: Here's How Spirit Responded
Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines have discussed a merger yet again, but Spirit rejected the bid in order to pursue a plan to exit bankruptcy on its own. Frontier confirmed the latest merger discussion in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Spirit also confirmed the talks in a regulatory filing on the same day. The deal first proposed on Tuesday, Jan. 7, offered $400 million in debt and a 19-percent stake in Frontier to Spirit shareholders. Frontier argued the merger would create a stronger low-cost airline while providing more value than Spirit's existing Chapter 11 ba…
Politics
Trump Calls For End To Income Tax, Offers Buyouts To 2 Million Federal Employees
President Donald Trump is calling for the elimination of federal income tax, advocating for a shift to a tariff-based revenue system. He argues that this approach, which he says previously made the US “richer” and a more “powerful” economy, would mark a pivotal turning point for the nation. "America is going to be very rich again, and it's going to happen very quickly," Trump said during a speech in Florida on Monday, Jan. 27 at the 2025 Republican Issues Conference at the Trump National Doral Miami. "Instead of taxing our citizens to enrich foreign nations, we should be tariffing an…
Police & Fire
Woman Who Torched Estranged BF's Home Slapped With Arson Charge In Maryland: Officials
A Maryland woman is facing serious prison time after being indicted on arson charges for allegedly torching her estranged boyfriend’s home last October, authorities announced. Heather Lynn Hutcheson, 43, of Frostburg was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 28, after a months-long investigation concluded she was responsible for the blaze in Allegany County, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Firefighters responded from the Shaft Fire Department and other nearby agencies responded to the home in the 11200 block o Upper Georges Creek Road in Frostburg around 1:15 p.m. on Oct. 13, 2024, …
Weather
Massive Storm Taking Aim At Northeast: Here's Latest Timing, Track
The projected timing has shifted for a fast-moving, sprawling storm stretching thousands of miles will bring snow, sleet, and rain to the Northeast. Click here for an updated story: Projected Timing Shifts For Storm Packed With Snow, Ice, Rain Set To Hit Northeast The massive system will arrive along the East Coast late in the week, with impacts lasting into the weekend, the National Weather Service says. Areas highlighted in pink on the AccuWeather map above signal a wintry mix expected Friday, Jan. 31. Regions shaded in green are predicted to see steady rainfall. The massive…
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Jan. 28 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $44M Jackpot
The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday Mega Millions drawing with a recently reset jackpot. The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, Jan. 28 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $44 million, with an estimated cash option of $19.8 million. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing are: 10-19-31-47-56 with a Mega Ball of 06 and a Megaplier of 5X. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31. Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,35…
Obituaries
Maryland Mom's Final Gift: Cara Stevenson Leaves Lasting Legacy Of Life, Love
Cara Lynn Stevenson had one last gift for the world before she died in Maryland from brain complications. "In her last moments she was able to give us the most amazing gift with the birth of our daughter Bella Lynn Stevenson," Stevenson's husband, Brad, wrote on social media. "She was also able to give the gift of life to multiple others through organ donation." The 37-year-old Forest Hill mother passed away on Thursday, Jan. 23, leaving behind a shell-shocked community that is rallying around the heartbroken family. A GoFundMe launched for the Stevenson family had raised more than $…
Police & Fire
Arrest Made In Killing Of Popular McDonald's Security Guard In Baltimore: Police
A 15-year-old who gunned down a security guard at McDonald's in Baltimore in front of his son will be charged as an adult with his murder, police say. Early in the afternoon on Sunday, Jan. 12, first responders were called to the fast food restaurant in the 4400 block of Reisterstown Road, where they found 38-year-old Jamal Davis suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he later died. On Tuesday, Jan. 28, the Baltimore Police Department announced that a 15-year-old has been identified as the suspected shooter and he was arrested at a home in the …
Politics
Caroline Kennedy Calls RFK Jr. ‘Predator,’ Urges Senate To Reject Trump Nominee
Caroline Kennedy, the sole surviving child of President John F. Kennedy, has delivered a scathing critique of her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., just as he is about to testify before the Senate in a confirmation hearing following his appointment by President Trump as health secretary. “I have known Bobby my whole life,” Caroline Kennedy, age 67, wrote in a letter to senators. “It’s no surprise that he keeps birds of prey as pets because he himself is a predator.” She criticized his promotion of vaccine misinformation, attributing the 2019 measles outbreak in American Samoa to his anti-vacci…
Lifestyle
PETA Proposes Groundhog Day ‘Weather Reveal’ Cake To Retire Punxsutawney Phil, Club Responds
Punxsutawney Phil may soon be out of a job—if PETA has its way. The animal rights organization sent a letter on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, urging the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club to retire its famed groundhog to a sanctuary and replace him with a vegan “Weather Reveal” cake. The cake would reveal either blue or pink filling, signifying six more weeks of winter or an early spring, respectively, PETA suggested. PETA President Ingrid Newkirk stated, “Groundhogs are shy prey animals who avoid humans, yet Phil is annually subjected to flashing lights, loud crowds, and captivity that goes against all …
Police & Fire
Lost Baltimore DUI Driver In Stolen Car Lands Behind Bars In VA: Authorities
A Baltimore woman heading south on I-95 made a pit stop in Stafford County that ended with her behind bars after deputies caught her driving drunk in a stolen car, authorities say. The bizarre incident unfolded shortly before 10 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26, just before 10 a.m., when deputies received reports of Baltimore resident Nicole Wallace driving recklessly down the interstate. Witnesses said the car, which had no tags, was swerving on the shoulder, unable to stay in a lane, and nearly caused several crashes. According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, Wallace's Hyundai was spotte…
Lifestyle
Taylor Swift's Financial 'Strategic Genius' Examined In New Harvard Business Review Book
Taylor Swift created a huge economic impact with her record-breaking Eras Tour and a new book from Harvard Business Review will look at the pop star's financially savvy vision. "There’s Nothing Like This: The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift" will be released on Tuesday, Apr. 8, the Harvard Business Review announced on Tuesday, Jan. 28. It was written by senior editor Kevin Evers, the author of several bestsellers, including books on digital disruption and marketing. The Eras Tour grossed more than $2 billion and generated a $10 billion economic impact on local economies, acc…
Police & Fire
Temple Freshman, Gymnast Dies After Fall From Light Post In Philadelphia
A Temple University freshman died after falling from a light pole in Philadelphia while celebrating the Eagles’ victory on Sunday, Jan. 26, school officials said. Tyler Sabapathy, 18, was critically injured over the weekend and later passed away on Monday, Temple University President John Fry said in a statement. “The loss of a promising 18-year-old man like Tyler is both tragic and traumatic. There are no words that can make sense of it, and the entire Temple community mourns his passing,” Fry said. Sabapathy, a Toronto native, was a first-year student in Temple’s College of Public Health…
Obituaries
MD Mom, Unborn Baby Die, Leaving Behind Dad, 2 Children: 'Heartbreaking'
An unexpected tragedy struck a family in Carroll County, with the community now rallying for a 34-year-old expectant mother who died, along with her unborn child. Westminster resident Lauryn Fazenbaker Diehl, 34, and their unborn baby girl, Rowen, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at Carroll Hospital Center, leaving behind her husband and two young children. A GoFundMe for the family had raised more than $56,000 as of press time. A graduate of the Art Institute of York, Lauryn was being remembered in her obituary as a "light to all those around her." "Her love for the arts show…
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